Nikko, Japan
Katayama Shuzo
Founded in 1880, this humble brewery still practices a disappearing technique of sake-making.
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Nikko, Japan
Founded in 1880, this humble brewery still practices a disappearing technique of sake-making.
Koshu, Japan
A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.
Tokyo, Japan
This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.
Tokyo, Japan
This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.
Kobayashi, Japan
Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?
Osaka, Japan
A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.
Tosashimizu, Japan
This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.
Tokyo, Japan
A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.
Tokyo, Japan
Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”
Kurashiki, Japan
Fans line up at the crack of dawn for a slurpy bowl of deliciousness at this noodle counter inside a factory.
Hachioji, Japan
This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.
Yokohama, Japan
Barbies stare from the walls, sit on the tables, and even pop out of cakes at this quirky cafe.
Odawara, Japan
Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.
Hyderabad, India
Once where royalty entertained guests, this opulent table is now one of the longest in the world.
Chennai, India
A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.
New Delhi, India
This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.
Kanchipuram, India
An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years.
Medak, India
The single largest diocese established on the Asian continent.
Ranchi, India
This women-run eatery and cooking school is putting India's long-neglected tribal cuisines back on the menu.
New Delhi, India
This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.
Mysore, India
At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.
New Delhi, India
A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.
New Delhi, India
Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.
Kolkata, India
Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.